Fiction that adds up, that suggests a "logical consistency," or an explanation of some kind, is surely second-rate fiction; for the truth of life is its mystery.

There is the expectation that a younger generation has the opportunity to redeem the crimes and failings of their elders and would have the strength and idealism to do so.

When a marriage ends, who is left to understand it?

Never be ashamed of your subject, and of your passion for your subject.

It is important for me to discover the ideal title, for without this title the story or novel isn't quite in focus.

Society is the picnic certain individuals leave early, the party they fail to enjoy, the musical comedy they find not worth the price of admission.

... such speculation is like staring into the hot white sun. you know the sun is there but you can't see a thing.